How far is Clinton, ME from Saco, ME?
The driving distance from Clinton, ME to Saco, ME is about 100 miles (161 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Saco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Saco.
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Start on Railroad Street
83 m · 11 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
795 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Baker Street
1209 ft · 24 sec · Baker Street
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Continue on Hinckley Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hinckley Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
34.5 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
7.3 mi · 8 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Saco, Old Orchard Beach
965 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
2800 ft · 1 min
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Continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on RT-112 Buxton Rd: Saco, Buxton
965 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Buxton Road
65 m · 4 sec · Buxton Road
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Continue on North Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
28 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton and Saco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 295 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South, ME 9, ME 126: Gardiner, Brunswick
50.5 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Clinton and Light Rain near Saco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Saco?
The road trip is about 100 miles (161 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bowdoinham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Clinton and 50.3 miles from Saco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Clinton and Light Rain near Saco.
Stop Ideas Near Bowdoinham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowdoinham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Saco. Straight-line distance: 91.36 mi (147.03 km).
#1 Clinton
Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States
| Population | 3,369 |
| Coordinates | 44.6378400, -69.5031000 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saco
City in York County, Maine
| Population | 20,121 |
| Coordinates | 43.5009200, -70.4428300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-70.442839, 43.500924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.93 | $27.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.73 | $31.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.17 | $42.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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